Bernard

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Gender

Boy

Origin

French, German

Meaning

From the old German ber, meaning "bear" and hard, meaning "brave" or "strong".

Facts

A Saint Bernard is a very family friendly breed of dog, they are perhaps most famous for their work in at the Great Saint Bernards Pass in Switzerland. They became rescuer of people stranded in the pass, one dog Berry is thought to have rescued between 40 and 100 people.

Numerology

8

With lots of drive and determination, 8s can do almost anything they set their minds to. Their energy and confidence make them a force to be reckoned with.

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